CBSE Class 12 History 2025 Sample Paper Set 02 Solved

1. Read the following statements regarding Cunningham and choose the correct option:
I. Cunningham was the first Director-General of ASI.
II. He began archaeological excavations in mid-19th century.
III. He brought a military precision to the practice of archaeology.
IV. He used the accounts left by Chinese Buddhist pilgrims.
Options:
A. I and IV are correct
B. I, II and III are correct
C. I and II are correct
D. I, II and IV are correct

Answer : d

2. To which one of the following dynasties did raja Gotami-puta Siri-Satakani belong?
A. Vakataka
B. Satvahana
C. Kushan
D. Gupta

Answer : b

3. Which of the following options are correct regarding Magadha?
I. Magadha was the most powerful Mahajanapada.
II. Rajgaha was the capital of Magadha.
III. Magadha was in a semi-arid area.
IV. Magadha was rich in natural resources.
Options:
A. I, II and IV are correct
B. II and III are correct
C. III and IV are correct
D. III and IV are correct

Answer : a

4. Two statements are given below in the question as Assertion A and Reason R. Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion(R): Recovering artefacts is merely the initial step in the archaeological process.
Reason(R): Archaeologists employ various methods such as classification based on material and function, analysis of contextual clues, and reliance on indirect evidence to understand the significance and purpose of artefacts.
Options:
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R)is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
D. (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct.

Answer : a

5. Who among the following initiated the task of preparing the critical edition of Mahabharata?
A. D.N. Jha
B. Irawati Karve
C. V.S. Sukthankar
D. Ram Karan Sharma

Answer : c

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